Etch marks are the result of the top layer of the marble wearing away due to the stain.
Wine stain on marble.
Stains from coffee tea wine foods and other organic substances are pink to brown in color and relatively easy to remove.
Remove any remaining wine from the marble surface using a sponge or wash cloth.
However be careful when using this method on darker stones as the hydrogen peroxide can lighten the color of the marble.
It is more obvious if you drink red wine.
Acidic substances are one of marble s worst enemies.
Wine glasses and the wine can leave pesky stains on your marble floors and countertops.
Mix up a white wine stain removing poultice using 1 2 cup powdered chalk and 1 3 cup of 12 per cent hydrogen peroxide.
Once etched the red wine then absorbed and stained the marble.
Substances such as lemon juice orange juice and wine can cause your marble to etch.
Wash the surface clean using a solution of one part dishwashing detergent to two parts water.
What likely happened is that the red wine first etched the marble which damages the surface exposing more porous raw marble making it more absorbent.
Mix a few drops of ammonia with 12 hydrogen peroxide to spot clean the stained area.
It may help you to clean the first layer of the mess.
You may clean the surface area with soap and water.
A marble stain develops when the wine or any liquid absorbs into the stone creating a dark spot.