🥭 Ratnagiri vs Devgad Alphonso Mango: Which Should You Gift?

You've decided to send an Alphonso mango gift to your family in India. Now you're faced with a choice: Ratnagiri Alphonso or Devgad Alphonso? Both are GI-tagged, both are Hapus — but they have distinct characteristics that make them suitable for different gifting scenarios.

This comprehensive guide helps NRIs and domestic buyers choose the right Alphonso mango for their gift.

What Is the Alphonso Mango?

The Alphonso mango (Hapus in Marathi) is grown primarily in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, India. It is widely regarded as the "King of Mangoes" for its exceptional sweetness, rich aroma, minimal fibre, and saffron-gold colour. Both Ratnagiri and Devgad are Konkan districts — but their microclimates create mangoes with subtle yet appreciable differences.

Ratnagiri Alphonso: The Most Gifted Mango in India

Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra produces the most widely available and best-known Alphonso mangoes. If you've ever had Hapus, it was likely from Ratnagiri.

• GI Certification: AU/11054/GI/139/1264 (Ratnagiri Alphonso)
• Brix Level: 18-22° (natural sweetness)
• Size: Medium to large, consistent shape
• Aroma: Strong, classic Hapus fragrance
• Colour: Deep saffron-gold when ripe
• Availability: February to June (peak March-May)
• Best for: General gifting, corporate hampers, bulk orders, NRI gifting
• Price on GiftAMango.com: From ₹2,249 per dozen

Devgad Alphonso: The Connoisseur's Choice

Devgad Alphonso is considered by many mango connoisseurs to be the pinnacle of Hapus. Grown in the more humid, coastal Devgad taluka, these mangoes are smaller, more intensely fragrant, and slightly sweeter than Ratnagiri.

• GI Certification: AU/6932 (Devgad Alphonso)
• Brix Level: 20-24° (even sweeter than Ratnagiri)
• Size: Smaller than Ratnagiri, more uniform
• Aroma: Intensely floral, almost perfume-like
• Colour: Slightly more orange-yellow
• Availability: March to May (shorter season)
• Best for: Premium gifting, discerning recipients, smaller quantities
• Price on GiftAMango.com: Slightly higher per dozen

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature	Ratnagiri Alphonso	Devgad Alphonso
GI Tag	AU/11054/GI/139/1264	AU/6932
Sweetness (Brix)	18–22°	20–24°
Aroma	Classic Hapus	Intense, floral
Size	Medium–Large	Small–Medium
Season	Feb–June	March–May
Availability	High	Limited
Best for	All gifting	Premium / connoisseur
Carbide-Free	Yes	Yes

Which One Should You Gift?

Choose Ratnagiri Alphonso if:

• You want the best value for gifting large families
• You're ordering in bulk for corporate gifting
• Your recipients are mango lovers but not specifically looking for Devgad
• You're ordering before March or after May (Devgad season is shorter)

Choose Devgad Alphonso if:

• You want to impress discerning mango connoisseurs
• Your recipient specifically asks for Devgad Hapus
• You're ordering between March and May
• You want the most fragrant variety for a special occasion

Can I Send Both to India from Abroad?

Yes. GiftAMango.com allows NRIs in the USA, UAE, UK, Singapore, Canada and Australia to send both Ratnagiri and Devgad Alphonso mango gifts to India. Pay internationally — we deliver within India.

• Shop Ratnagiri Alphonso →
• Shop Devgad Alphonso →

Both varieties are 100% carbide-free, naturally ripened, FSSAI certified, and delivered with free pan-India shipping.

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